Rain and storms are back in the forecast as we head through the end of the week. Highs will be limited by the timing of rain, but I still expect most of us to reach the upper 80s. If you are heading to a football game tomorrow evening, you might need to grab the rain gear. Saturday continues our summertime…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More students in Bibb County are switching to asynchronous, virtual learning for the next two weeks due to Covid. Asynchronous learning means teachers will record and post lessons from their classroom each day. Starting Friday, August 27, all classes at Ingram Pye Elementary and Westside High School will make the switch due to the rise in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man. Deputies are trying to locate 57-year-old Matthew Williams Jr., of Macon. He was last seen by family members on August 21th. Williams was living in the Hidden Lake Apartment Complex on Hidden Lakes Court, near Farmers Furniture in west Macon….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – COVID-19 cases are forcing schools across Middle Georgia to move to virtual learning, several schools are now canceling or postponing football games. GAMES AFFECTED THIS WEEK: Perry High School @ Harris County (8/27) – Canceled Hampton @ Perry High School (9/3) – Canceled Baldwin High School @ Washington County High School (8/27) – Canceled Jenkins County…
Taking a page from the Hawks last season, the Braves have turned things around with back-to-back wins on the road. While their losses to the Yankees this week may have been disappointing, Bill shanks is here to tell yo why you shouldn’t give up on them just yet. Categories: Sports
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three weeks ago, Perry announced it canceled city sponsored events for 30 days due to rising COVID cases in the area. Since the deadline is almost up, we checked with city leaders to see what they’re planning for the next 30 days. Tabitha Clark, the Senior Communications Administrator for Perry, says they constantly keep track of…
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The YKK AP Company in Dublin was recognized as one of the Clean 13 for 2020. The presentation was held Wednesday afternoon after being postponed in November. The Clean 13 honors companies who protect nearby water and natural resources. YKK was nominated by Keep Dublin Laurens Beautiful last year. A company spokesman says they’re proud of being…
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — In an effort to get more people vaccinated, the South Central Health District partnered with Laurens County Commissioners this week to host a vaccination event. “We just really feel like this was an ideal location to offer walk up Covid vaccines,” South Central Health District public information officer Melissa Brantley said. “It’s an area that has a…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Strapp joins 41NBC once again to bring a whole new Workout Wednesday, this week, focusing on a lower body and core muscle circuit. Coach Strapp does these exercises in 3 rounds with 30 seconds of work, then 45 seconds of rest each, ending with 1 – 1.5 minutes rest after each round. ROUND ONE: Squat lateral lunge…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Senator Jon Ossoff made his way across Georgia Tuesday, to make a case for President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Bill. “Sixteen million dollars for Macon-Bibb County public transportation in the bipartisan infrastructure bill that we’ve passed through the United States Senate,” Ossoff explained. The Georgia Senator started the day in Tifton, where he spoke about expansions to broadband…
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dodge County Hospital recently added a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit to help patients recovering from COVID who have asthma and other medical conditions. The unit was added to the hospital a month ago. Tiffany Wimberley, the director of the unit, says the program is currently helping 10 patients. “Anybody with lung problems they all have everything in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Out of 104 Covid-19 patients at Piedmont Macon, 71 of them are between the ages of 22 and 65. A doctor we spoke with says it’s much different compared to the beginning of the pandemic. Dr. Obiajulu Anozie, A Critical Care Physician at Piedmont Macon, says at the beginning of the pandemic, most Covid patients were…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Volunteer Clinic wants to help increase vaccination rates in Middle Georgia. The clinic partnered with the Georgia Department of Public Health to host vaccination events this week. Patients have the option to receive the Johnson or the Moderna Vaccine. The first free event was Tuesday afternoon, and a second is scheduled Wednesday from 3-6 p.m….
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley Mayor Barbara Williams says she isn’t running for another term as mayor, but that doesn’t mean she’s leaving public service. Mayor Williams will run for the Utility Commission At Large. She says she likes being mayor but feels something should be done to help the under-served population. She says her passion for serving…
Tuesday, August 24, 2021, President Biden spoke on the state of affairs in Afghanistan as many are still being airlifted out of the country. Categories: Featured, US & World News Tags: Afghanistan, Airlift, President Biden, Taliban, world news
Jane King speaks on the latest news in technology, from Microsoft stock hitting a record high and to Apple employees launching a website to collect accounts of workplace discrimination and harassment. Categories: Featured, Technology Tags: business, Jane King, Tech Report, technology
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A news release from the office of Governor Brian Kemp was sent out on Tuesday August 24, 2021, stating that the Georgia National Guard would be deploying 105 personnel to hospitals throughout Georgia to assist staff. In coordination with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Community Health, these trained medical personnel will be…
Jane King speaks on the latest business news, from East coast hurricanes disrupting air travel for a couple of days to the FDA giving the Pfizer COVID vaccine full approval. Categories: Business, Morning Business Report Tags: business, Jane King, Morning Business Report, Morning Report
INGREDIENTS • 36-inch Wooden Dowel Rod • 24-inch Copper Tube • Potato • Meterstick INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Push one end of the copper tube into the potato. Pull the tube out of the potato. STEP 2: Push the other end of the copper tube into the potato. Pull the tube out of the potato. STEP 3: Use the wooden dowel…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 16 and Friday, August 20, 2021. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All scores between 76 and 85 are shown in orange. All scores between 86-99 are shown in black. All scores of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Pfizer vaccine got full Food and Drug Administration approval Monday morning for people over the age of 16. Health officials in Middle Georgia hope more people will get vaccinated now. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, 42% of Georgians are fully vaccinated. We spoke with Michael Hokanson, Public Information Officer for North Central…
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County students, faculty and staff are now required to wear masks effective, August 23 through September 17. The school board says it will no longer do contact tracing if a child has been in contact with someone who has COVID-19. Many parents aren’t happy. “We want change now,” Brittany Calhoun said. “This is unfair to our…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Grab your popcorn and get ready to head to Mercer Village next year. Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning approved a new movie theater. The Indigo Hair Salon on the corner of Linden and Coleman Avenues has been vacant for more than a year, but with the help of a Mercer University professor, a restaurant owner, and a…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After being quarantined three times, Kristin Long, the Children’s Director at Gray United Methodist Church, wanted to do something to help families, so she set out to create family quarantine kits. The kits include several activities for children like word searches, play-doh and coloring tools. Long says it can be tough being at home with nothing…